The War In Iraq 1941

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Title reads: "The war in Iraq".

C/U of a map of Iraq, showing position of Fort Rutbah. Various shots of men of the Arab Legion. M/S of RAF (Royal Air Force) aeroplanes being prepared for take off. C/U of line of bombs. C/U of British soldiers examining head-dress of Iraqi soldier. Panning shot...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
38914
Sort Number:
41/046
Time in/Out:
01:11:53:00 / 01:13:21:00
Canister:
41/46
Film ID:
1117.11
Issue Date:
09/06/1941

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